St. Bonaventure Catholic Community Comunidad Católica de San Buenaventura

5562 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 • PHONE (925) 672-5800 • FAX (925) 672-4606 • www.stbonaventure.net

MASSES IN ENGLISH/EN INGLES Saturday Vigil/Sábado: 5:00PM Sunday/Domingo: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 5:00PM

MISA EN ESPAÑOL/ IN SPANISH Domingo: 12:45PM

DAILY MASS/MISA DIARIA (CHAPEL/CAPILLA)Monday/Lunes thru Friday/Viernes: 9:00AM Saturday/Sabado: 8:00AM Wednesday / Miercoles: 6:30AM

Liturgy of the Word/Liturgia de la Palabra Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 6:30AM

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION/ADORACION AL SANTISIMO In English: Monday thru Thursday- Holy Hour after 9AM Mass In English: Friday after the 9AM Mass with closing prayer at 3:15PM

BAPTISM/BAUTIZOS In English: Call the office to begin the process. This requires two months preparation.

En Español: Llame a la oficina para solicitar información y concertar una cita con el Sacerdote. Este proceso requiere mínimo dos meses de preparación.

MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO In English: Call the office to arrange with a Priest or Deacon. This requires six months preparation. En Español: Llame a la oficina para solicitar información y concertar una cita con el Sacerdote. Este proceso requiere mínimo seis meses de preparación.

RECONCILIATION /RECONCILIACÍON In English: Saturdays 3:30PM (in the church) or by appointment. En Español: Llame a la oficina para hacer una cita con el Sacerdote.

CONFECIONES Y ADORACION AL SAN-TISIMO/CONFESSIONS AND EUCHARASTIC ADORATION En Español: Martes: 7:00-8:00PM (en la capilla) In English: Tuesday: 7:00-8:00PM (in the chapel)

Mission

As disciples at St. Bonaventure, we are com-mitted to know Christ better and make him better known. To this end we are committed to...

Keep connected to our parish community,

Nurture the development of our faith and knowledge of Christ,

Offer to share the Holy Spirit’s gifts of time, talent, and treasure,

Worship through prayer, Mass and the Sacra-ments.

February 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Photo Credit: David Blankenhorn

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which the Blessed Sacrament can clearly be seen and adored. You’ll note that the Monstrance is usually turned sideways on the altar when the Blessed Sacrament is not in the vessel being exposed. This is simply to guard against any confusion of whether Jesus is or isn’t currently present in a Monstrance on an altar.

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration usually begins with a hymn and, if the Blessed Sacrament is being exposed by a priest of deacon, is accompanied by incense. While the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, different practices of prayer may take place, such as reading sacred scripture, praying the rosary, reflecting on spiritual writings, or simply re-maining in silence to contemplate the greatness of God in the Holy Eucharist. At the end of Exposition, Benediction often takes place in which a hymn of praise is sung, the priest or deacon blesses the people with the Blessed Sacra-ment, the Divine Praises are recited, and the Eucharist is returned to the Tabernacle. Alternatively, the Blessed Sac-rament may be reposed without any special liturgical ac-tion and simply put back into the tabernacle.

While it is true that we can pray anywhere at any time, coming before the Blessed Sacrament in adoration gives us a place free from any distraction, where we can focus on God, allowing us to physically be in his Holy Eucharistic presence. I hope that many from our parish will take the opportunity at the end of the month to spend some time with our Lord during 24 Hours for the Lord! Also, don’t forget that we have Eucharistic Exposition daily for an hour after the 9:00am Mass and for a longer period on Fridays after the 9:00am Mass, ending with Benediction at 3:15pm. Finally, stay tuned for more information about the Oakland Diocesan Eucharistic Congress taking place on Saturday, June 20 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light.

“God allows us to make choices, but we are not to choose injustice or sinfulness.” —(Sirach 15:15-20)

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THOUGHTS FROM ANTHONY ARTEAGA A Refresher On Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration

For the second year in a row, our parish will be participating with parishes throughout the Diocese of Oakland in 24 Hours for the Lord, starting at 9:00am Mass on Friday, February 28th and ending with 8:00am Mass on February 29th. During this time, the Blessed Sacra-ment will be exposed in the chapel

and our community is invited to come spend some person-al time with our Lord. In preparation for this, I thought it might be useful to provide a little refresher on Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration.

Any time we come before Jesus Christ present in the con-secrated host, either during Eucharistic Exposition or be-fore a tabernacle, we recognize His great presence and love for us. While all are encouraged to spend as much time as they wish in Eucharistic Adoration, it is very common to set aside one hour for prayer and adoration in the exposed presence of our Lord. This is commonly known as a Holy Hour. The inspiration for a Holy Hour comes from the Gospel according to Matthew. During the Agony in the Garden, Jesus, upon finding the disciples asleep after ask-ing them to remain and keep watch with him, asks Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?” (Matthew 26:40). A Holy Hour gives us that oppor-tunity to be in the presence of Christ for one hour.

During a time of Eucharistic Exposition, the consecrated host is normally displayed in what is called a Monstrance. This is the large gold vessel with a window in the center in

Winter Nights is February 24 to March 8 Again, this year, St Bonaventure is joining with Concord United Meth-odist Church on West Street to co-sponsor Winter Nights. Winter Nights Shelter is where faith congregations provide a clean, safe shelter for families. We are responsible for preparing meals, tutoring, enter-taining and reading to children, before the evening meal. We do this from 5 to 7:30/8:00 o’clock on weekdays. Also, we are looking for people to help on weekends…prepare meals (breakfast, lunch or din-ner), keep an eye on the kids or entertain them. We also need some-one to do laundry, 1 or 2 times. Get your small group or your friends together and come and do something fun. If you would like to help or want more information, please give Anne Sparks a call at 676-5146.

The office will be closed on

Monday, February 17, in

observance of President’s Day.

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LITURGY AND MUSIC

Ash Wednesday: February 26

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. The ashes we receive on our forehead in the shape of a cross serve as an outward sign of our mortality, sinfulness and need for penance. We invite you to join us at one of our many liturgies this day.

Mass w/ Distribution of Ashes (English) ~ 6:30am

Mass w/ Distribution of Ashes (English) ~ 9:00am

Communion Service with Distribution of Ashes ~ 12:15pm

Liturgy of the Word w/ Distribution of Ashes ~ 4:00pm

Mass w/ Distribution of Ashes (English) ~ 6:30pm

Mass w/ Distribution of Ashes (Spanish) ~ 8:00pm

A simple blessing and distribution of ashes will be given in the church for those who cannot attend one of the above liturgies between 10:30-11:30am, 1:30-3:00pm, and 5:00-6:00pm.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a; 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-7; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-6; Mk 8:34 — 9:1 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Marriage Encounter Prepare for Easter in a special way this year. A Worldwide Marriage Encoun-ter Weekend will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Feb 21-23 and Jul. 10-12 in Danville, CA. For more information and/or to apply for a Weekend, visit our website at: oak-landwwme.org or contact Chuck & Annie at applications@oaklandwwme.org or 925-849-5466.

40 Days for Life Vigil This Lent Bishop Barber invites us to consider taking a stand for life by par-ticipating in the ‘40 Days for Life Vig-ils’ at the Walnut Creek and Concord Planned Parenthood locations. The vigils will take place from Ash Wednesday, February 26, until Palm Sunday weekend, from 7 am until 7pm daily, except Sundays.

For more details, please visit: 40DaysforLife.com/walnut-creek or FriendsforLifeTriValley@gmail.com or 40DaysforLife.com/concordca or Friendsforlifeconcord@gmail.com.

As we pray for life, the Bishop asks us to continue to pray for our Church in the Diocese of Oakland.

Women in Prayer Are you interested in praying with oth-er women for your own needs or the needs of others? Join the Women’s Christian Fellowship on the second Thursday of each month in the chapel at 7:15pm. Next gathering is March 12th in the chapel. Come as you are.

FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

SAVE THE DATE

VACATION BIBLE CAMP

JUNE 22-26, 2020

Clayton Valley Counseling For over 20 years, licensed Catholic therapists at St. Bonaventure have continued to serve individuals, couples, and families, and have prepared engaged couples for mar-riage. Please call 925-210- 6176.

It is Time to Recycle Last Year’s Palms As Lent approaches, you are invited to gath-er all of your old palms and bring them back to be burned on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is sometimes called Shrove Tuesday. The ashes from these palms will be used on Ash Wednesday. Palms can be brought to the office during the week or placed in the basket you will find in the foyer when you come to Mass. They will be burned on Tuesday, February 25 after the 9am Daily Mass and during Children’s Faith Formation classes.

24 Hours for the Lord: February 28-29 We will be joining several other parish-es throughout the Diocese of Oakland in participating in 24 Hours of Eucharistic Exposition & Adoration, beginning at 9:00am Mass on Friday, February 28 and ending with the 8:00am Mass on Saturday, February 29. This is a perfect way to spend some time with our Lord as our Lenten journey begins.

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Saturday, February 15 8:00 St. Bonaventure Community 5:00 Tom & Pat O’Brien Beverly Schuster Connie Molino Pablita Celestino Sunday, February 16 7:30 Emidio Busuttil Francisco & Juana Cuenco Robert Linineger Adelina T. Metica 9:00 Joey Mangini Jovita Cristobal William H. Leigh Laste Vargas 11:00 Fernando & Juanita Cuenco James Johnson David Johnson Jonathan Johnson 12:45 Orlando Muñoz Francisca Muñoz Blesila Panlilio 5:00 St. Bonaventure Community Monday, February 17 9:00 William & Julia Jordan Joel Cuenco Julieta Villanos Nena Martinez Tuesday, February 18 9:00 Jose Apolo Ignacio Pangelinan Fr. David Lawrence Tina Orlandina Borraso Wednesday, February 19 6:30 St. Bonaventure Community 9:00 St. Vincent de Paul Gerard Martinez Thursday, February 20 9:00 Joe Tonna Friday, February 21 9:00 Luman Baldwin Shawnna & Ron Costanzo Gumersindo & Virginia Alba Saturday, February 22 8:00 St. Bonaventure Community 5:00 Babe & Jeanette Buscaglia Kyle Krawesky Joseph Scerri Manolo & Ramon Marquez

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PEOPLE WITH

TERMINAL ILLNESS

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Feb. 15—21

SANCTUARY LIGHT IS LIT FOR

OUTSIDE OF PARISH

Lifeshift Retreat On Work And The Christian Journey

An opportunity to reflect on life and faith while considering new career, work, and/or retirement possibilities. Participants will clari-fy life/work goals and address the fears of transition. Ignatian ideas on discernment and spirituality are integrated throughout the week-end. San Damiano Retreat from February 28- March 1. For infor-mation go to www.sandamiano.org (Click on Retreats Calendar) or phone: 925-837-9141. Presenters: Jim Briggs and Tom Bachhuber.

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“Dios nos permite tomar decisiones, pero no debemos optar por la injusticia o el pecado.” —(Sirácide 15:16-21)

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PENSAMIENTOS DE ANTHONY ARTEAGA UN RECORDATORIO SOBRE LA EXPOSITION Y ADORATION DE LA EUCARISTIA

Por segundo año consecutivo, nuestra parroquia participará con parroquias de toda la Diócesis de Oakland en 24 horas para el Señor a partir de las 9:00 a.m. con misa del viernes 28 de febrero y termi-

nando con la misa de las 8:00 a.m. 29 de febrero. Durante este tiempo, el Santísimo Sacramento será expuesto en la capilla y nuestra comunidad está invitada a pasar algún tiempo personal con nuestro Señor. En preparación para esto, pensé que sería útil proporcionar un poco de actualización sobre la Exposición Euca-rística y la Adoración.

Cada vez que nos presentamos ante Jesucristo presente en la hos-tia consagrada, ya sea durante la Exposición Eucarística o ante un tabernáculo, reconocemos Su gran presencia y amor por noso-tros. Si bien se sugiere a todos a pasar todo el tiempo que deseen en la Adoración Eucarística, es muy común reservar una hora para la oración y la adoración en la presencia expuesta de nuestro Señor. Esto se conoce comúnmente como una Hora Santa. La inspiración para una Hora Santa proviene del Evangelio según Mateo. Durante la Agonía en el Jardín, Jesús, al encontrar a los discípulos dormidos después de pedirles que se quedaran y vigi-laran con él, le pregunta a Pedro: "¿No pudiste vigilar conmigo durante una hora?" (Mateo 26:40) Una Hora Santa nos da esa oportunidad de estar en la presencia de Cristo durante una hora.

Durante un tiempo de Exposición Eucarística, la Hostia Consa-grada se muestra normalmente en lo que se llama una Custodia. Este es el gran buque de oro con una ventana en el centro en la que el Santísimo Sacramento se puede ver y adorar claramente. Notarás que la Custodia suele girar de lado en el altar cuando el Santísimo Sacramento no está en el recipiente expuesto. Esto es simplemente para protegerse de cualquier confusión de si Jesús

está o no está presente actualmente en una Custodia en un altar.

La Exposición y Adoración Eucarística generalmente comienza con un himno y, si el Santísimo Sacramento es expuesto por un sacerdote o diácono, va acompaña-do de incienso. Mientras se expone el Santísimo Sa-cramento, pueden tener lugar diferentes prácticas de oración, como leer las Sagradas Escrituras, rezar el rosario, reflexionar sobre los escritos espirituales o simplemente permanecer en silencio para contemplar la grandeza de Dios en la Santa Eucaristía. Al final de la Exposición, la Bendición a menudo tiene lugar en la que se canta un himno de alabanza, el sacerdote o diá-cono bendice al pueblo con el Santísimo Sacramento, se recitan las Divinas Alabanzas y la Eucaristía es de-vuelta al Tabernáculo. Alternativamente, el Santísimo Sacramento puede ser repuesto sin ninguna acción litúrgica especial y simplemente ser puesto de nuevo en el tabernáculo.

Si bien es cierto que podemos orar en cualquier lugar y en cualquier momento, venir ante el Santísimo Sa-cramento en adoración nos da un lugar libre de cual-quier distracción, donde podemos centrarnos en Dios permitiéndonos estar físicamente en Su Santa Presen-cia Eucarística. Espero que muchos de nuestra parro-quia aprovecho a fin de mes para pasar algún tiempo con nuestro Señor durante las 24 horas para el Señor! Además, no olvides que tenemos la Exposición Euca-rística diariamente durante una hora después de la misa de las 9:00am y por un período más largo los viernes después de la misa de las 9:00am terminando con Benedicción a las 3:15pm. Por último, manténga-se atento para obtener más información sobre el Con-greso Eucarístico Diocesano de Oakland que tiene lugar el sábado 20 de junio en la Catedral de Cristo Luz.

Bautizos 2020 Lugar del Bautizo: Iglesia

Lugar de la clase: B-1 Encargado de la Clase: Gregorio Menchaca

(925) 826-5102 ****Para información sobre clases,

favor contactar la oficina****

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Sat 03/14 10:00 a.m. Fri 02/28 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 03/21 12:00 p.m. Fri 03/06 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 03/28 12:00 p.m. Fri 03/13 7-9:30 p.m.

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STAFF DIRECTORY

Fr. Oscar Rojas, Interim Parochial Administrator…x2215 orojas@stbonaventure.net Fr. David L. Lawrence, S.J. (In residence)...…..x 2221 dlawrence@stbonaventure.net Christa L. Fairfield, Parish Life Director………...x2205 cfairfield@stbonaventure.net William Gall, Deacon bgall@stbonaventure.net Antonio Ambriz, Deacon jose.ambriz1210@gmail.com Gladys de Guzman, Office Manager……….....x2208 gdeguzman@stbonaventure.net Marion Gugliemo, Bookkeeper…………..…..x2210 mgugliemo@stbonaventure.net

LITURGY & MUSIC Anthony Arteaga, Director ………...………...x2230 aarteaga@stbonaventure.net FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN Pre-School through Fifth Grade Program Eileen Limberg, Director ……………….….....x2204 elimberg@stbonaventure.net Debbie Schnick, Facilities Manager & Administration Asst...……....x2207 dschnick@stbonaventure.net Helene Billeci, English Baptism Coordinator……..x2202

baptism@stbonaventure.net

JR. HIGH AND YOUTH MINISTRY

(6th through 12th Grade)

Youth Ministry:

Jacob Perry, Director………………….….…..x2229

jperry@stbonaventure.net

FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS Gina Cattalini, Director of Adult Faith Formation and Initiation ……………...………………......x2217 gcattalini@stbonaventure.net

FAITH DIRECT: Parish eGiving

Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: CA725 Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

Invite Someone You Know to Try Alpha Explore life, faith and meaning. Young or old, single or married, no faith or deep faith: all are welcome. Join us for a meal and conversation about the important questions, no strings attached.

Alpha is a chance to explore what we believe in an open and informal environment. Guests gather for a meal, watch a great video on topics such as “Who Is Jesus?” and “How Can I Have Faith?”, and then discuss the subjects in small groups. It’s a place where you can ask any ques-tion and say what you think without being judged.

Mark your calendar for our kick-off party and welcome night on Mon-day, February 24. Alpha is coming. Whom are you inviting?

Register or get more information at www.stbonaventure.net/alpha. Or contact Gina Cattalini at gcattalini@stbonaventure.net / 672-5800x2217.

What Is God Asking of Me? Men's Spiritual Retreat The 2020 Men's Spiritual Network Retreat will be held March 6-8 at San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville. This year we are blessed to have Fr. Thomas Bonacci, C.P. “Tom” is a scripture scholar and the founder and Executive Director of the Interfaith Peace Project (IPP) which encourages interfaith peace and mutual respect through small discussion, study, prayer, ritual and practice. Registration forms are available on the parish website at www.stbonaventure.net/mens-spiritual-network. Sign up today! For more information please contact Matthew Remington at 925-672-4006 or Joe Talarico at 925-680-7767.

BYOM! In an effort to minimize single-use containers, we are encouraging pa-rishioners to bring their own coffee mugs! We promise you the coffee

will taste better than sipping from paper. Plus, your mug will double as a conversation starter – we all have at least one mug with a cute photo of cats, our grandchildren or a funny quote. Bring it with you for Greet & Treat Weekend (Feb 22/23) and enjoy the coffee, ba-gels, donuts and community.

Classy Crafters Invites You! Classy Crafters meetings will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 10 am to 2 pm and thereafter every Wednesday at the same time, in room A1. We are looking forward to our 2020 season culminating with the Gala and Boutique in No-vember, with proceeds benefitting the Food Pantry. If you enjoy working on crafts and having fun with new friends, please join us. Our meetings are casual, so you can come and go as you please, and everyone is welcome. Also - feel free to bring a friend. You do not need to belong to the church to join the Classy Crafters. Not sure if you are crafty? We have a wide variety of talented people more than will-ing to help you. Collectively, tal-ents come together forming fellow-ships and bonding beyond your expectations. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Loaves and Fishes Help Needed Help is needed to prepare and serve meals at Loaves and Fishes dining room in Pittsburg on the second Tuesday of the month, from 9:30 to 1:45. If available, please call Mary Ann Kelly at 925-686-3815 for more information.

HORARIO DE OFICINA Padre Oscar Rojas

Teléfono (925) 844-9015

Cerrado para almuerzo de 12:30-1:30pm

Lunes a Jueves: 8:30 a.m. -5:30pm

Viernes: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.